Insurance rates rise as Autopac cites belt use in Manitoba
The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation says low seat belt use drives higher Autopac auto insurance premiums, with some reports pegging a 15 percent increase. The piece argues merit discounts still fail to balance city injury rates and critiques local tax and incentive structures.
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Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Winnipeg
England
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What is the Church and its faithful past
A letter argues Christianity in Canada is at risk and asks three core questions about the Church: its definition, founders, and purpose. It stresses the Church as a network of local congregations accountable to truth, united with Christ, faithful to apostolic teaching, and rooted in the past to remain.
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Jessie Kines
Roblin
Canada
Roman Empire
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Apostle Paul
Christ
Karl Marx
Beiseker Adopts Striped Skunk as Village Mascot
Beiseker council chose a distinctive symbol, pumping 1000 into mascot plans. The Five Village Weekly reported the decision, noting nationwide precedents like Rocanville oilcan and Vegreville Easter egg.
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Rocanville
Vegreville
Kamsack
Komarno
Sara
Glenboro
Beiseker’s
Geoff Taylor
Five Village Weekly
Irricana
Beiseker Council
Beiseker Accepts Mascot Squirt Amid Debate and Pride
Prairie Perspective notes Beiseker's choice of Squirt as the village mascot, including a planned seven foot statue on a six foot base and a $20,000 budget largely funded by a provincial grant. Opponents fear mockery while supporters cite publicity and tourist interest driven by the mascot and upcoming merchandise. The column also highlights Beiseker’s unique origin name from banker T. L. Beiseker and residents’ fond elevation of the figure.
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Squirt
Beiseker
Jeannette Richter
Ontario
T. L. Beiseker
North Dakota
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